Quote of the Week
by Leslie Cox; Monday, December 29, 2014
Approach the New Year with resolve to find the opportunities hidden in each new day.
~ Michael Josephson
Skimmia japonica ‘Rubella’
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Skimmia japonica ‘Rubella’ Family: Rutaceaa (SKIM-ee-ah jah-PON-ih-kah) Common name: Japanese skimmia |
| Description: A slow-growing, evergreen shrub with a dense, dome-shaped growth habit. Glossy, bright green leaves are broad with smooth edges. Panicles of deep-red flower buds appear in winter, opening in spring into showy clusters of highly fragrant, white flowers with yellow anthers. Special Notes: Native to Japan. This is a male cultivar. No female ‘Rubella’ plants. This male can still be used to pollinate other female skimmia plants. Can be pruned to shape once flowering is finished in spring. Reasonably drought tolerant once established. Propagation by softwood cuttings in summer. Caution: Leaves are toxic if ingested in large quantities.
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Christmas Memories – Getting Ready for Christmas – Part One
by Leslie Cox; Wednesday, December 17, 2014
It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas around our house now. The new, energy efficient, outdoor lights are lighting up the eave on the front of the house. Rope lights are wrapping the evergreen boughs draped on the porch railings. Multi-coloured mini lights festoon the inside of the windows, the fireplace mantel and various other parts of the house are brightening up the interior décor…effectively making light of the grey days of winter.
Quote of the Week
by Leslie Cox; Sunday, December 14, 2014
Gifts of time and love are surely the basic ingredients of a truly merry Christmas.
~ Peg Bracken
Another Lavender Recipe
by Leslie Cox; Saturday, December 13, 2014
Another lavender recipe for you and this one is a real treat! Honey-Lavender Caramels…sure to be a hit with family and friends this holiday season.
You will find this recipe in “Recipes from Garden to Table” under the “In the Garden” menu button. Or follow the quick link here.
Wrap some up to give as special gifts but be sure to keep some for yourself!
